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Of Philadelphia 



JULY 3d to 14th, 1880, INCLUSIVE, 



Schooner "Emma Collins." 



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PHILADELPH^//^ 
ALLEN, LANE & SCOTT, P^JTERS, 
Nos. 229-231 South Fifth Street. "■ 
1880. 



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I THE PILGRIMS OF '80. i 



1. Sturgeon SMITH, Pastor, Cribist, Figure-Head, and 
Chief Diver. 

2. Lobster LAMMON, Assistant Pastor, Poker In- 
structor, Temperance Advocate, and Hornpipe Wrestler. 

3. Ancliovy ALLEN, Clerk, Old-Sledge Professor, 
Lucre-Flinger, and Log-Keeper. 

4. Kingfish KNIGHT, Ruling Elder, Euchreist, Fish- 
ing-Ground Inspector, and Bilge Pumper. 

5. Garfish GANDY, Superintendent Sunday-School, 
Keno Button, Shark Murderer, and Hash Destroyer. 

6. Mackerel MOUSLEY, Senior Deacon, Penuchle 
One, Organist, and Grand Grub-Waster. 

7. Catfish CHRIST, Junior Deacon, Chip One, King- 
Crab Catcher, and Orator-in-Chief 

8. Whale WEHN, Chairman Trustees, Rouncer, Flag- 
Hoister, and Quadrille Builder. 

9. Bluefish BARBER, Sexton, California Jack, Captain 
of Artillery, and Head Surgeon. 

10. Mullet MOUSLEY, No. 2, Pew-Opener, Full Hand, 
Fish Dissector, and Chambermaid. 

11. Sheepshead SIXSMITH, Choir Leader, Straight- 
Flush, Chief Fish-Sealer, and Champion Pie-Biter. 

12. Dogshark DAVIS, Organ-Blower, Four Aces, Bait- 
Opener, and Club Barber. 

13. Rockfish RAUCH, Peony Lifter, Three-of-a-Kind, 
Head-Gear Inspector, and Quiet Man of the Club. 

14. Perch PARMALEE, Librarian, High, Bait Dis- 
tributor, and Band Leader. 

15. Eel EISENHOWER, Bell-Ringer, Low, Oyster- 
Grappler, and Engineer of Shore-Net. 

16. Haddock HANSON, Precentor, Jack, Fish- Weigher , 
and Captain of Lobster Pots. 

17. Porgy PACKARD, Delegate to Synod, Game, Log- 
Illustrator, an(^ Crayun-Slinger to the Club. 

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Members will digest the following 

RULES AND REGULATIONS. 

No. 1. Any member found tampering with or 
eating the Clam Bait or Shells during pastime 
hours, without a special permit from the cook, 
shall be keel-hauled. 

No. 2. No Alligator, Tadpole, Sucker, Smelt, 
Mermaid, or Sea Serpent shall,. under any cir- 
cumstances, be allowed on our lines. 

No. 3. Any member detected using Charms, 
Incantations, or Spells, such as spitting on his 
Hooks, using asafetida on his Bait, or making use 
of any superstition to draw the fish to his line, 
shall be expelled. 

No. 4. Any member running his finger against a 
fish-fin shall apologize to the fish and be fin(n)ed. 



O! LIST TO OUR W(H)INE. 



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By Order of the Presbytery. 



COPY OF THE LOG. 



SATURDAY, JULY 3d, 1880. 

The members of the Club gathered at the wharf of Messrs. Clement 
& Dunbar during the morning, accompanied by numerous friends 
and acquaintances, who filled the deck of the schooner and the end of 
the pier at which she was lying. As the stores and baggage of the 
members arrived, they were stowed below until all preparations were 
complete. It had been rumored among the members that Ranch, the 
quiet man, intended leaving the Club at the last minute, and as he 
moved up the gangway, when the word was passed for landsmen to 
leave the vessel, he was promptly seized and handcuffed to the shrouds, 




RAUCH HANDCUFFED. 



amid the cheers of the Club and the crowd on the wharf, and the 
lamentations of his wife, who supposed he was to be executed for mu- 
tiny. The word was given to cast off at i P. M. precisely. As sail 
was made on the schooner, the beautiful burgee, presented to the Club 
by their lady friends, and containing the name of the Club, rose to the 
main-peak, and was enthusiastically cheered and saluted with the gun. 
For the third time, the good schooner "Emma Collins" departed, under 
the command of Captain William H. Walls, laden with the flower of 
the Second Presbyterian Fishing Club, and followed by the good wishes 
of wives and friends left on the pier. A stiff breeze from N. W. was 
blowing at the start, and we ran down along the city front at a rattling 
gait, firing our gun and exchanging salutes with numerous tugs and 
steamers, by means of our fog-horn, as they met or passed us. (Note. — 
When Smith's Island was reached, being beyond the reach of habeas 
corpus, Ranch was released.) By the time Gloucester was reached, the 
members had torn all the lining out of their throats by cheering, and 
were ready to quiet down a little until the roll was called, and the fol- 
lowing muster made : — 

J. L. Smith, Commodore. 
John Lammon, First Lieutenant. 
C. P. Allen, Second Lieutenant. 

Geo. Mousley, Boatswain. I Chas. Mousley, Boatsivain' s Mate. 

H. J. Christ, Captain of Watch. Wm. H. Rauch, Powder Monkey. 
Geo. W. Knight, Captain's Clerk. Wm. H. T>av\s, Sergeant of Marines. 
Geo. Wehn, Anchor Watch. I Chas. Parmalee, Drum Major. 

Allen Barber, Gunner. I Wm. H. Sixsmith, Swab. 

William H. Walls, Captain. 

John Walls, Mate. 

Richard Gregory, Purser. 

William- Ames, Steward. ' 



Our artist brother, Packard, had 'been detained in New York by 
press of business, and was to join us in a day or two. Eisenhower was 
forced to stay at home by a de^th in his family at the last moment, and 
received the sympathy of the entire party in his affliction. Off Red Bank, 
were passed by the steamer ''Juniata," whose passengers were greatly 
entertained by the music of our hand-organ, and greeted us heartily. 

At 2.30 P. M., the Steward set out a cold collation for the benefit of 
those members who had had no dinner. The deviled crab§, which formed 



the mainstay of this meal, were donated by one of the lady members 
of the Club, and her memory is held in grateful remembrance by those 
partaking thereof, as one who knew " how to devil a crab." None of 
the ladies were behindhand in kind acts, as the number of cakes, buns, 
pies, and other delicacies sent on board bore witness. In fact, the 
only drawback to this lunch was the miserable apology for lemonade 
made by Sixsmith and Wehn, who were promptly ordered not to touch 
the lemon-squeezer again during the voyage. After lunch, a general 
drawing for berths took place, and each member, as he drew his number, 
took possession and stowed his bedding and baggage for the trip. 
With blankets rolled at the head of the mattresses, valises at the foot, 
and spare clothes hung around, the ship made a decidedly home-like 
appearance. At 3 P. M., off the upper end of Tinicum, the little steam 
yacht '' River Queen" passed us with a number of ladies aboard, who 
received our uproarious greetings smilingly, and waved their farewells 
to us. The stiff breeze hung to us, and at 3.30 P. M. we were off 
Chester, with everything flying straight out, including the huge fish of 
last year, which attracted universal attention wherever we went. The 
inaugural game of ''Poke" had already been commenced, and the 
veterans were beginning to look to their laurels, as Rauch had already 
drawn four aces, which hand, to his great disgust, netted him the 
enormous sum of one cent. Off Roach's ship-yard, we had a good 
send-off from tug ''Dorie Emory," and a three-masted schooner 
which she had in tow, with her ship's bell. At 4.05 P. M., off Linden- 
thorpe Club-house, were passed by steamer ''Reybold" with a large 
crowd of excursionists, among whom we were glad to see our old friend 
and fellow-member Williams. The exchange of greetings was kept up 
long and enthusiastically as we sailed side by side for some distance. 
The Club-house also contributed its quota of well-wishers, who dipped 
their colors in acknowledgment of our salute. The breeze had shifted 
to W., and was getting a little lighter. Rauch, who did not want any- 
thing to eat for a month after taking his lunch, has been asking, for 
the last hour, ''how soon supper will be ready?" The wind began to 
blow up again as the table was being set for supper at 5 P. M., and 
made it difficult to keep the dishes in place. The meal was duly dis- 
cussed, however, and the usual accompaniment of small talk denoted 
that the moral members of the Club were still in the ascendancy as in 
former years, and a vigorous thump or two was not wanting when 
needed to impress on the minds of the new-comers any violation of the 
old-established usages of the Club. As the meal was nearly over, the 
schooner being off Wilmington at the time, a squall from W. bore 
rapidly down upon us. Foresail and mainsail were taken in in short 
order, and at 5.30 P. M. we are running under jib alone; Lammon 
taking his trick at the helm while Captain and crew get supper. The 
squall passed rapidly to leeward, and at 5.40 the sails were again set, and 



we went along fairly with a light breeze. Numerous craft, among 
which were the steamers *^ Perry" and "John A. Warner," were met 
and appropriately saluted in the next half-hour. A fine rainbow was 
on exhibition for nearly that length of time, giving promise of good 
weather for the morrow. At 6.35 P. M. met the ''Republic'^ from 
Cape May, and exchanged .salutes. Off Newcastle at 6.45 P. M. under 
easy sail, suffering the first severe affliction of the trip, in the shape of 
a poetical quotation by Smith. Passed Fort Delaware at 7.45 P. M., 
the breeze still good, with one-half the party devoted to '^Poke," 
while the other half improved the music of the orguinette, by organ- 
izing a straight four on deck. The wind shifted to N. W., and blew a 
steady breeze. After dark, all hands gathered on deck, and our Band- 
master Parmalee entertained us and the crews of three other schooners 
sailing close to us, with music from his cornet, winning great applause 
from all his audience. At 9.20 P. M. passed Ledge Light, with the 
wind veering to N., and blowing fresh. Singing by the gang was now 
in order, and was indulged in for nearly an hour, until Smith's efforts 
to sing ''We're All Afloat " ruined the harmony of the evening. It is 
a beautiful evening, cool and pleasant air, the sky bright with stars, 
and the waters marked with phosphorescent light. The fine night, the 
music, and the good humor in which everybody finds himself, combine 
to make as pleasant a sail as we have ever enjoyed, and all are loath 
to go below. George Mousley is the general subject of remark, and 
the boys are inclined to think themselves injured parties, because he has 
passed Fort Delaware without being sea-sick. He seems determined, 
however, to earn a new reputation for himself on this trip. Christ is 
feeling a little qualmish, but although assisted by Smith with almost 
superhuman efforts, has not succeeded in ridding himself of his supper. 
Passed Reedy Island Light at 9.45 P. M., and Collins' Beach at 10.15 
P. M., the hotel being lit up and a dance in progress. At 10.30 sighted 
Ship John Light. Some of the party were snoring by this time, and 
the others gradually turned in until the Captain and Mate were left 
alone to anchor below Cohansey Light at 11.30 P. M., having made 
the run of sixty-seven miles in ten and a half hours. The last sound 
audible to any of the crew. was a faint inquiry from Ranch as to 
" whether there would be any lunch before morning." 



SUNDAY, JULY 4th. 

The morning broke bright and clear, and was ushered in with the 
Star-Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, and other patriotic airs by Par- 




malee, firing the gun by Barber at 4 A. M., and other noises calculated 
to improve the tempers of those who were trying to get a morning nap. 
But remonstrances were useless, and all hands were routed out by 
5 A. M., except Christ, who finished up the sleeping for the remainder 
of the crowd. The jib was hoisted, and we ran down the shore near 
the pier at Sea Breeze, and again anchored. A p'arty took the net 
ashore to get some crabs for bait. 
Breakfast was called at 7 A. M., 
but was kept waiting for the crab- 
bing party. They returned at 7. 15, 
and Ranch reported that Lammon 
was taken sick on the passage from 
shore, and had made the first offer- Q- 
ing to Neptune. We can only log 
the report for what it is worth, 
considering the source of informa- 
tion. At 7.45 A. M., breakfast 
being over, the anchor was weighed 
and sail made for the fishing- 
grounds near Ship John. The crew 
had been divided into watches, 
for police duty on each day, whose duties were to weigh anchor, make 
sail, wash down the decks, feed chickens, build lemonade, and be 
"cussed " generally by all hands not on duty. Smith, Lammon, and 
Allen had the first dose yesterday ; and Knight, Christ, and Mousley 
were announced for duty to-day. The word being passed to hoist 
mainsail, Christ became seriously indisposed and was excused from 
duty for the day, Wehn taking his place. We soon reached the 
fishing-grounds, and had not long anchored before Charles Mousley 
caught the first fish, followed in quick succession by Lammon and 
Knight. Christ felt better as soon as we got to fishing, and became quite 
expert in throwing his fish across the vessel and into the water on the 
other side. Smith distinguished himself as the champion toad-fisher- 
man, while George Mousley entertained the crew with music on the 
organ and orguinette, after exhibiting his mechanical genius by repair- 
ing the organ handle. This had been broken last night through some 
skylarking going on in the bunks, one of the gang being gently hove 
from the starboard to the port side, where he belonged, and falling on 
the organ. As we had come past the light, we gave it a salute, and 
soon after anchoring, were boarded by our old friend, Assistant Keeper 
Wright, who was cordially welcomed and given the freedom of the ves- 
sel. When he returned to the light, he took with him a boat-load of 
the members, some of whom had never been in the light before. The 
fish did not bite very fast, but the catch furnished us with a square 
meal. At 10 A. M. the schooner " Sarah Ann" hove in sight with a bay 



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party en board, whom we saluted with gun, horn, and music, and 
were loudly cheered and had a gun fired in return. During the morn- 
ing the shark-hooks had been baited and thrown overboard, and at 
10.30, those remaining on board were thrown into a fearful state of 
excitem.ent by the sight of Allen going through the gymnastic exercises 
on the after-deck. Being cautiously approached, it was found that his 
contortions were due to the fact that he had really hooked a shark and 
brought him to the side of the schooner. Plenty of assistance was soon 
at hand, and the bight of a rope being put around his tail by Lammon, 
who was held suspended by the heels for that purpose, he was hauled 
bodily on board and found to be of the saw-tooth species. He was quite 
vicious at first, but a few gentle " prods "down his throat with the butt of 
an oar sickened him, and he lay quiet. He was measured and found to be 
6 feet 6 inches long. Allen's success in shark-fishing soon secured 
him reinforcements in the person of Commodore Smith, and the lines 
were soon set again. In less than fifteen minutes a yell from the Mate 
announced another bite, and help being quickly at hand, a second 
monster was soon brought to the surface of the water. He proved to 
be larger and more ferocious than the first one, and we were compelled 
to summon Ranch with his rifle. He quickly responded, and sending 
a ball through the shark's head, quieted him at once. He was then 
drawn on board and handed over to Dr. Lammon for dissection. He 
soon had his carpet bag open, and finding nothing therein, concluded 
to make the occasion interesting by winding the shark's liver around 
Ranch's neck, he being the nearest spectator. The Steward made the 
narrowest escape on record from the same treatment, he having moved 
from the front rank only about three seconds too soon. Ranch, of 
course, did not take his medicine quietly, but pursued his assailant 
around the decks until he had given him a like dose. The excitement 
attending the shark-fishing soon brought all hands back from the light, 
including the keeper, Captain Knowles, who, in common with Wright, 
greatly enjoyed both the shark-catching and the opportunity to partake 
of the hospitality of the Presbyterians and hear some of their music. The 
shark first caught was supposed by this time to be dead, but George Mous- 
ley, happening to stand close to him as he lay on the deck, was salute^ 
by a vigorous slap on the leg, which scared him so badly that he did not 
recover from the shock for some time. The second shark measured 8 feet 
from end to end, and was of the same species as we had caught in former 
years at the Breakwater, having four rows of teeth like curved needles. At 
11.45 ^' ^- we hoisted jib and-^mainsail, bade adieu to the keepers, and 
stood in for Sea Breeze. In a few minutes the wind almost died out, and 
we did not reach the wharf until after the '' Warner " had made her land- 
ing at 1. 15 P. M. Dinner was dispatched while under way, and as soon 
as we had anchored, the entire party went ashore, taking with them the 
two sharks which had been captured, and hauling them up on the beach 



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for the benefit of the excursionists by the steamer. Large crowds gath- 
ered around them, most of whom had never before seen a shark ; and 
their pleasure, freely expressed, at witnessing the monsters, fully repaid 
the members of the club for their labors. The members took their way 
up to the hotel, meeting several friends among the crowds, and there 
made the acquaintance of another man, who wore a 'duster and was 
enclosed in a sort of pen behind a long counter. The acquaintance 
seemed mutually satisfactory, and the gang retired in good order to await 
the departure of the "Warner." Several of the party took advantage of 
the presence of Mr. Edward C. Ranch, of Harrisburg, brother of our 
quiet member, on the steamer, to send letters to their homes, announcing 
the safe arrival of the Club at this point. At 3.30 the ''Warner" left, and 
all hands embarked in the gilling skiff for home, or what we had begun to 
call home, as it was all we would have for the next ten days. On getting 
aboard, the police served up a can of ice-cream, which came in very good, 
as the boys had got warmed up coming out from the pier. A short rest 
under the awning, with the help of the cream, soon freshened them up 
and gave them strength to fight the green-headers who had come off to us 
in strong force. Charles Mousley took refuge under a canopy of netting 
which he had rigged over his bunk, 
and which preserved his head at least. 
Ranch, unable to resist the tempta- 
tion, sent it spinning away by a well- 
directed throw of a banana, thus 
breaking off a quiet nap. This amuse- 
ment consumed the time until 5 P. M., 
at which hour the mudhook was again 
raised and sail made for Fortescue 
Beach. Wind light from S. W., and 
hardly enough of it to stem tide. Sup- 
per was called at 6 P. M., and disposed 
■of while under way. This meal gave 
us the first specimen of our new 
Steward's biscuits. They were voted 
an immense success, as well as the 
baked hash which he added to the 
bait list. After supper the breeze 
freshened and we made better time. At 6.30 met the Allen Bay Club 
coming up, and exchanged greetings with them. The wind gathered 
strength all the evening, and blew so as to keep the forward decks 
all awash and stirred up the boys' ''innards" in style. George 
Mousley began to be troubled with a cough which had a very suspicious 
sound, but he held on bravely. Passed Ledge Light at 7.30 P. M., 
the wind still freshening. Anchored off Fortescue Beach at 8.30 P. M., 
pretty well away from shore. After anchoring and making everything 




CHAS. MOUSLEY GETS THE BEST OF THE 
MOSQUITOES TEMPORARILY. 



snug for the night, all hands gathered around the table and listened to 
recitations and songs until lo P. M., at which time all turned in for the 
night. The schooner pitched and rolled in the heavy sea, and almost 
induced Mousley to let go his hold of his supper, but he changed his 
mind at the last minute, as did Christ and Parmalee, who were both 
a little off, but managed to turn in with full cargoes aboard. It 
would be injustice to to-day's police, to pass them by without special 
notice of the manner in which they have discharged their duties for 
the day. 

Unflinchingly and without a murmur they went through the whole 
routine, and lay down at night almost too tired to sleep, but with the 
proud satisfaction of knowing that the names of Wehn, Knight, and 
Mousley deserved to be recorded among those who wished well to their 
fellow-members. 



MONDAY, JULY 5th. 

All hands on deck at an early hour. The strong wind held on all 
night, making the hold cool and pleasant, and the sleepers made the 
most of it. Few sounds were to be heard from 10 P. M. till 4 A. M., 
except the regular breathing of the sleepers and the noise of Barber's 
bellows, as he ran regularly up and down a whole octave of notes. The 
police gang for the day was named as Barber, Christ, and Charles Mous- 
ley. At 5 A. M. a boat-load wewt over to the beach \Vith the net, and 
came off again at 7 A. M. with a lot of crabs. A small blue-fish was 
caught in the net also. Breakfast was waiting when they arrived, and 
judging from the amount of hash stowed away, they must have 
made a trade of appetites while on shore with a lot of mules. • Se^on 
after breakfast it was determined to run out to the fishing-grounds, and 
the police were called to raise the anchor and make sail. After long 
search, the entire gang was found in the hold in the midst of a game of 
"Poke." A grand rally was necessary to drive them to their duties. 
The required aid was soon at hand, in the person of Commodore Smith, 
backed by a club, and we got away at* 9 A. M., leaving the Hacker Bay 
Club still anchored before Fortescue. The Mundell Bay Club had 
sailed down the bay at an earlier hour. Both these clubs had been 
anchored close to us all night. At 9.20 we were anchored on the 
oyster rocks, and Knight secured the first fish, closely followed by 
Parmalee. "Poke" seemed to have more attractions than fishing, as 
its votaries outnumbered the disciples of the gentle art two to one, in- 
cluding the entire police department. Fish were caught in rapid sue- 



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cession for a few minutes, and then the bites came more slowly. After 
fifty weak-fish had been secured, the police were again called to the 
anchor, but as they were busy at cleaning fish, volunteers were necessary 
to raise the anchor and make sail. We had agreed to meet our friend 
Packard at Bombay Hook, and it was necessary to run back to that 
point. At 10.45 "^^^ were off, with the wind blowing fresh from S. W. 
The police did their duty by the fish we had caught, with the exception 
of Christ, who had to be clubbed by his fellow-officers to keep him up 
to his work. A delightful sail followed, the sky being slightly overcast, 
and the fresh breeze making it cool and pleasant. At 12 M. the "Re- 
public " passed down on her trip to Cape May. At 12.30 we passed 
again the Ship John Light, and were saluted by Captain Knowles with the 
fog-bell, we firing a gun in return. At 1.30 P. M. anchored off Bom- 
bay Hook, just after the steamer " Clyde " had made fast to the pier. 
Dinner had been ready for some time, and was served as soon as 
sail was stowed away. The snapper soup was hard to beat, and 
all hands being able to take full rations, ample justice was done 
to the meal. After dinner the whole party went ashore and 
took in the round of the various amusements going on around 
the hotel. Rifle-shooting and dancing were mostly patronized. Lam- 
mon, Davis, Wehn, Ranch, and Sixsmith being the handsomest men in 
the party, had little difficulty in securing partners ; but Smith, after 
vainly trying to secure a partner, succeeded in getting a baby to hold 
while its mother danced with some " other fellow." 
He wandered around the grounds with the young- 
ster in his arms, showing it all the sights, and when 
it was presented with a red chip by Ranch, he very 
considerately pocketed it, to keep the child from 
choking on it. A large number of people were 
present ; many came down on the " Clyde " and 
on the railroad from Smyrna, while the surround- 
ing country sent its contribution in carriages and 
wagons. While waiting to see the *' Clyde " de- 
part, a light shower of rain came up, but not enough our president holding baby 
to drive the people indoors. It lasted about half an 
hour, with the wind from S. W. At 5 P. M., we 
came off to the schooner again and lay around loose, while the police 
washed down the decks, pumped out the bilge, and put things into good 
shape generally. The Captain, after sighting Christ by a tree on shore 
for some time, concluded he had died at his post, and, taking the bilge 
pump out of his hand, finished the job for him. At 6 P. M., supper was 
called, and put through in quick time and but one motion. At 7.30 the 
gilling skiff was sent ashore with the fireworks which we had aboard, and 
Mr. George A. Millington, the proprietor, having kindly given permis- 
sion, they were set off on the lawn in front of the hotel. There was a ball 




WHILE MOTHER DANCES 
WITH LAMMON. 



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in progress in the dancing pavilion ; but all the participants, together 
with the inmates of the billiard-room and the boarders at the hotel, pour- 
ed out into the grounds to witness the display. It was pronounced on 
all sides a grand success, and greeted at the close with a round of cheers 
for the Second Presbyterian Fishing Club. At 9 P. M., all hands em- 
barked for the schooner, which they reached without accident or inci- 
dent worthy of note. The inveterate Pokers opened their ball as soon 
as lights could be lit, while Mousley and Parmalee entertained us with 
music on the organ and cornet until 10 P. M. Everybody had turned 
in a few minutes afterwards except the loggist, who was busily engaged 
in writing up his log, when a commotion was apparent in the neighbor- 
hood of Ranch's bunk. In stretching out. Ranch had put his foot on a 
large crab, which resented the movement by seizing his toes. The activ- 
ity with which he vacated the premises would have secured him a prize at 
a Turner festival. Parmalee, who was his next neighbor, deserves honor- 
able mention for his agility also, and the whole starboard side were not 
long in leaving. Lights were soon in requisition and the search began ; 
crab after crab was found under the blankets or between the mattresses, 
until it seemed as if the bait-box had been emptied into Ranch's bunk. 
For nearly an hour the uproar continued, as some of the crabs were 
transferred to the port side, that the sleepers on that side might not 
lose all the fun. At last, all had been returned to the deck, as was 
supposed, until Parmalee went to lie down again and nearly sat on one 
of the largest size, which lay in the middle of the bed, clashing his 

claws together like a pair of cymbals. 
The exclamation of "Good Lord, the woods 
are full of 'em ! " from Parmalee, brought 
down the house. Everybody finally quiet- 
ed down again, although the slightest 
movement near one of the gang was suffi- 
cient to start him into active motion. 




THE WOODS ARE FULL OF EM 



TUESDAY, JULY 6th. 

The crew slept well after their active exertions of last night, and did 
not turn out generally until the police of the day, Ranch, Davis, and 
Sixsmith, b^egan active exertions on deck. Christ was allowed to lie 
abed until 6.30 A. M., in consideration of his violent exertions of yes- 
terday, his constitution being known to be in need of rest. Some of 
the members put put lines before breakfast and were rewarded bv catch- 



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ing a number of weak-fish, which the police took promptly in hand 
and had the Steward transfer at once to the frying-pan. At 7 A. M., 
Dick's welcome voice announced ''Breakfast while the fish are hot." 
No second bell was required, as the flavor of weak-fish, fresh from 
their native element, is well known to the average Presbyterian. The 
wind had continued to blow heavily through the night, 'until it had cul- 
minated in a shower of rain, which must have calmed it down, as the 
breeze this A. M. is light and has shifted to N. W., the weather clear 
and warm. The police for the day have commenced their work with 
an enthusiasm which denotes the true artist ; one who loves his work 
for its own sake. The chief, Rauch, has been here, there, and every- 
where, keeping his subordinates well in hand and using every exertion 
for the comfort of the Club, although his exceedingly disrespectful lan- 
guage is one drawback. Captain Walls was hoisted to the mast-head 
this morning and straightened the top-mast, which carries our fish, and 
which had been bent over by the heavy wind. The idea was broached 
of leaving him there for two or three days, but consideration for his 
wife and fourteen children carried the day, and he was lowered again. 
Breakfast being made away with, most of the gang went ashore to the 
hotel again, while others took the yawl and rowed to a sandy beach 
near by to haul the net. After making several hauls, they were joined 
by the hotel party, who lent their assistance to make several more. All 
hands then turned in for a swim, which was greatly enjoyed except by 
Rauch, who had one eye closed by a huge plaster of mud which was 
gently tossed at him. Our bath over, another turn was taken with the 
net, during which a heavy shower passed over us, lasting not more 
than ten minutes, but wetting us pretty well, and giving a christening 
to the burgee presented by the ladies, which was floating at the mast- 
head of the schooner. Both boats then came off to the schooner, hav- 
ing a small race by the way, in which the gilling skiff came in ahead, 
and found the police prepared for their reception with a bucket of cold 
lemonade, with which sad havoc was made. 

Dinner was called at 12 M., and full justice done to the stewed 
chicken with fixings which the bait-list called for, as well as the frozen 
peaches which followed. Fears begin to be entertained that, unless some 
one gets sea-sick before long, a famine on board will be the result. 
The " Clyde" hove in sight while the meal was in progress, and we had 
barely time, after we had finished, to man the skiff and get to the pier 
as she made fast. The Mate saluted her as she passed our schooner, and 
was answered by her whistle. The police gathered the mail before we 
started, and on landing gave it to Captain McMunn, who kindly vol- 
unteered to post it when he arrived in the city. He also gave us the 
daily papers and brought a message from Packard, who did not put in 
his appearance, that he would meet us at the Breakwater. We returned 
immediately to the schooner, and prepared to bid adieu to Bombay 



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Hook. The police weighed anchor, and declared that it weighed four 
tons. Sail was made at 1.20 P. M., and we started for the Breakwater 
with a light wind from S. The morning papers were eagerly seized by 
some, while the inevitable Poke was organized by the Pastor and Dea- 
cons of the Club, and the police cleaned the fish caught during the 
morning and then filled up the lemonade bucket. Off Cohansey at 2 
P. M. met the steam yacht "Mischief," and exchanged salutes. At 
2.35 P. M. passed Ship John Light for the third time, and again ex- 
changed salutes. Off Ben Davis' Point at 3.45 P. M., the wind get- 
ting very light and tide about on the turn. At 4.35 met the ''Republic" 
at the upper end of Joe Flogger Shoal. The wind began to haul to W., 
but still very light. At 5 P. M. were passed by "Reading Collier No. 
3," outward bound. At 5. 10 P. M. off Fortescue Beach, the police were 
struck with a sudden fit of industry, while all hands were seeking the 
shade of the foresail, and began to wet down the deck, scattering the 
crowd in short order. As they were all driven into the sun, they were 
all truly sorry when the chief Ranch ran his head against the boom, 
while throwing a bucket of water. Sixsmith, in his zeal to do some- 
thing, drew a bucket of salt water and gave it to the chickens to drink. 
Davis so over-exerted himself as to be obliged to retire to his bunk. 
At 5.45 the chief of police, seeing a crowd gathered under the shade 
of the mainsail, was taken with another spasm, and set to work to pump 
out the bilge, directly under their noses. They stood not on the order 
of their going, but went at once. At 6.05 the word was passed for sup- 
per, and all responded except Davis, who was off his feed. The wind 
had been against the tide all the afternoon, kicking up a little sea. 
George Mousley confined his supper to dry crackers, passing everything 
in the shape of cakes or anything greasy. Chocolate cakes in particu- 
lar seemed to be odious to his sight. Although every inducement was 
held out to him to ease his conscience, he persisted in remaining firmly 
and obstinately well. At 6.35 passed Ledge Light; wind still from W. 
and light. Numerous squalls have risen and passed around us this af- 
ternoon, but none has as yet reached us. The weather looks thick in every 
direction, except just overhead, where it is clear and bright. Gathered 
in the stern of the schooner after supper, the Club listened to the reci-f 
tal of "Schiller's Battle" by Rauch, followed by Christ with the 
" Voice of the Silent;" then Rauch again with some quaint Penn- 
sylvania Dutch poems. - There being several three-masted schooners 
within two to three hundred yards of us, drifting in company, they 
were treated by Mousley to music on the organ, followed by Parmalee 
with the cornet ; this brought all hands to their decks, including wo- 
men and children. The wind had almost died out on us, while a heavy 
squall was working up gradually from E., and everything was made snug 
in preparation for it, as it had a dirty look. At 8 P. M. the wind 
shifted to E. The clouds hung heavy for a time, but broke up again. 



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and the wind got light and baffling, making a drift of it. The rest of 
the evening was spent in spinning yarns and listening to songs from 
Captain Walls until lo P. M., when most of the gang turned in. A few 
mosquitoes have made their appearance, giving promise of company for 
the night. We are wallowing about in the bay, some four miles from 
Egg Island Light. At 10.30 P. M. we came to anchor, and the mos- 
quitoes came aboard in two col- 



umns, with skirmishers on either 



fiank. Resistance was useless, 
and most of the Club surren- 
dered at discretion, and spent 
the greater part of the night 
traveling from the bunks to the 
deck and back again. These 
little pests were about the only ^JiS^ 
things the model police of to- ^~ 
day seemed inadequate to con- 
tend with, as they warmed the 

chief from the word 20. jersey mosquitoes preparing for the 




WEDNESDAY, JULY 7th. 

The calm continued throughout the night, although the piosquito 
storm raged below decks. The loggist having discarded his bunk for 
the table on deck, enjoyed a broken sleep until 3.40 A. M., when the 
police were called to raise anchor and endeavor to leave the too hos- 
pitable natives of Jersey who loved us so well. Smith, Lammon, Allen, 
and Parmalee constitute to-day's detail. Smith started in well for the 
day, being the last to respond both to the call and the work to be per- 
formed, although most vociferous in shouting. Quick time was made in 
heaving anchor and setting sail, but we only drifted with the tide, as it 
was a dead calm, and the surface of the bay as unruffled as a mirror. 
The mosquitoes still continue thick, and have as many bills to present to 
the Club as a hotel-keeper at a Jersey watering-place. Wehn seems to 
be the chief sufferer, as he is about the most tender meat on board. 
He has enjoyed a walk-around, all to himself, the greater part of the 
night. This is nothing new for him, however, as he gets in a nap or 
two in the afternoon, and another early in the evening, and then 
commences to owl around about 3 A. M., punching sleepers in the 
ribs, asking them to get up and go on police duty, giving disserta- 
tions on the advantages of early rising, but making (ew converts. 




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Shortly after starting, all hands were on deck ; even Christ making his 
appearance in time to see the sun rise from his watery bed. This, being 
a thing unprecedented in the annals of the Club, was announced with 
loud applause. Davis also turned up, covered all over with little knobs, 
where the Jerseymen had fed on him unmolested ; h^ having slept 
soundly through it all. As the sun rose, a light air sprang up from N., 
and we shaped our course for the Breakwater. At 6.45 met the English 
steamer '' Beaconsfield," bound in, and exchanged salutes with her. 
At 7 A. M. breakfast was rattled off while sailing, the breeze being still 
light from N. Tide being with us, we made slowly down. Ranch 
built a spider out of a piece of cork and some bristles, and went the 
rounds of the boat, causing the members to expend some ' surplus 
muscle by striking it away from their faces. He finally wound up with 
the Steward, who struck frantically at the supposed spider, until he 
knocked it down. The awning was rigged at 8 A. M., and two sets 
of Pokers started in to wrangle over their respective games, while the 
schooner lay almost motionless on the water abreast of Brandy wine 
Light. The police, thankful that no fish are being caught, spend their 
time in stirring up mosquitoes for the benefit of the players, who, 
judging from their uncomplimentary remarks, are an ungrateful set. 
At II A. M. the wind started up from S., and we began to move along 
a little livelier. The police went below, and by the use of towels, shirts, 
and other deadly weapons, drove the mosquitoes on deck, where the 
wind soon carried them away, and everything was peace once more. 
At 11.30 A. M., moving along lively under full sail, sighted several 
schools of porpoises close to the vessel. Barber got the rifle up, but by 
the time he had it loaded, they were too far off to shoot, and he sat for 
half an hour on the heel of the bowsprit, like patience on a monument, 
waiting for a shot. When he got tired he passed the gun over to Davis, 
who was still watching when dinner was called at 12.15 ^- M- The 
wind continues to freshen, and we have strong hopes of the provisions 
holding out, as Ranch had hardly commenced his dinner, when he was 
compelled to leave the table and render up his accounts. Mousley did 
not hanker after any dinner, and Wehn also was obliged to hold over. 
The Breakwater hove in sight while eating dinner. More life has been 
developed in the boys since this breeze came up than they have exhib- 
ited since the wind died out last night. At i P. M., we anchored be- 
hind the Stone-Pile with colors flying, music playing, and several rounds 
from the gun. By 1.15 the gang was ready to go over to Lewes, and 
the sail was put in the skiff, all hands got aboard and away for the rail- 
road wharf. It was safely reached, and a deal of hard climbing enabled 
us to reach the top. A hot walk up the railroad soon brought us to the 
ancient town of Lewes. The first stop was made at the telegraph office, 
where several messages were in waiting for us and were duly answered. 
A break was then made for the post-office, where a large mail was re- 



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ceived, an entire bag being required for Ranch's mail alone. After 
writing and posting letters in reply, the party scattered through the 
town, some hunting barber shops, others purchasing necessary supplies, 
while Mousley found the blacksmith shop and had the organ handle 
made good as new. Dr. Knowles, we found by inquiry, was out of 
town, and did not report to him to-day. When most of the party had 
gathered in front of the hotel at 4 P. M., in anticipation of our return, 
a runaway ox-team was seen going down the road towards the creek, 
with two of our members aboard. As they passed the hotel, we made 
them out to be Wehn and Ranch. Wehn was seen to jump out as they 
passed the end of the street, but Ranch stuck to the team, and exhausted 
the vocabulary in his exhortations to the team to stop, but as they did not 
understand Schuylkill County Irish, they kept on and dumped him in 
the creek. When they were finally fished out and gathered up, we 
went our way to the beach, and taking the net from the boat, made 
several hauls of crabs for our bait-box. To-day's police committee are 
very fond of cleaning fish; in fact, they dote upon it, and are unhappy 
without some of that kind of work to do. But if there is any one 
thing in which this committee excels, it is the quality of self-denial. 
Knowing that to-morrow's gang are also passionately fond of the same 
amusement, the police spent several hours this morning in constructing 
a live-box, that any fish caught to-day can be held over until to-morrow. 
After such an heroic exhibition of self-denial, one might think they 
would receive congratulations on every hand, but it was not so ] nothing 
but gibes and jeers were their reward. But it is ever so ; the doers of 
good deeds need seldom look for their reward in this world. By the 
time we had sailed over to the schooner it was 6.30 P. M., and supper 
was all ready to go on the table. The first object we saw on gaining 
the deck was, to our utter astonishment, a shark a little over five feet 
long. Upon inquiry, we learned that his capture was due to the prowess 
of our Steward, Professor Ames, who accordingly received the congrat- 
ulations of the Club. The signal station officer from the Breakwater 
came aboard as we sat down and, upon our invitation, partook of supper 
with us. After supper, some of the party went over to the Stone-Pile to 
fish for black-fish, with but little success. They found, however, agrea't 
many mosquitoes, which astonished them not a little, as we had never 
seen the animals here before. The wind has died down entirely since 
sundown, and the perfect calm gives the pests a chance to come, from 
shore. Ranch and Wehn, dreading another night with the mosquitoes, 
mustered up ''gall " enough tb go over and invite themselves to sleep 
with the signal officer. Of course he was too polite to refuse, and they 
sent the boat back by the Mate. A committee of four was then sent 
ashore with some fireworks, which had been saved from Bombay 
Hook by the foresight of Commodore Smith. Having always treated 
the Breakwater to fireworks in former years, he was resolved it should 



at least have a share in them. They were set off on top the stones and 
won great applause in all directions, espe- 
cially from the two renegades who had 
gone back on the Club for the night, and 
who met tenfold worse enemies than mos- 
quitoes would have been. By the time 
the committee returned it was lo P. M. 
By half an hour later, all hands had 
turned in, and Christ gave us a number 
of recitations, as we lay in our bunks. 
Nearly all hands were smoking, and the 
port side looked like a whole row of range 
lights. Contrary to all forebodings, the 
mosquitoes did not show up aboard ; not a 
single buzz being heard during the night. 
Good use was made of the time to regain 
sleep that was lost last night. 




SHOOTING BED-BUGS AT BREAK- 
WATER LIGHT. 



THURSDAY, JULY 8th. 

Routed out this morning at 5 A. M., by some of the party going 
over after black-fish. Another boat-load was preparing to go, when they 
were arrested by a loud yell from the mate of ''Shark ! " All on board 
the boat were soon at his side and pulling on the line. He seemed 
particularly heavy and active, and very loath to come to the surface, 
pulling half a dozen men around like straws. When the hook came 
near the top of the water, it was found that we had hooked an immense 
stingaree, one whose strength seemed to surpass that of a shark, and 
whose size, as we afterwards learned, had never been equaled in Dela- 
ware Bay. Nobody seemed to want his company aboard in his lively 
condition, and as Ranch and Wehn had just come aboard, the former 
was sent for his rifle ; the fish, meanwhile, twisted and turned his im- 
mense body and hideous-looking face in all directions, lashing the sea 
with his tail in his frantic efforts to escape. But the good shark-hook 
held on, until the shot square between his eyes from Ranch's rifle 
stiffened him as suddenly as if he had been struck by lightning or 
kicked by a mule. He was then hauled on deck, and his dimensions 
carefully taken. His body measured 4 feet in length and his tail 

5 feet, making 9 feet over all. In breadth he measured 4 feet 

6 inches, and about 10 inches through. His tail was ornamented 
with two large stingers, and was cut off and preserved, while his body 
was tumbled overboard. As Wehn had come down the steps from the 
light-house, it was low water, and the lower steps being covered with 



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UEHN GOES SCOL-LOP. 
GEORGE, DID YOU GET WET 



green slime, his feet shot from under him and he took an involuntary 
plunge-bath, with his overcoat and gum pillow under either arm. The 

dip into the cold water, together with 
the ejaculation " Herr-r-r-r-Gotts- 
blitzaestricke," which he got off at 
the same time, nearly deprived him of 
breath, while the tone in which Ranch 
calmly asked, ''George, are you 
wet?" was the quintessence of cool- 
ness. He did not receive much sym- 
pathy on board the boat, the accident 
being regarded as punishment for 
''cheek." . The fishermen went over 
to the stones and fished until breakfast 
was called at 7 A. M., when they 
returned with a basketful of black-fish 
and some good-sized crocus. Christ, 
having caught one fish, rested from 
his labors in the shadow of a large 
stone, and took the postscript of his 
last night's sleep ; he having risen 
when the stingaree was caught. Breakfast was dispatched with the usual 
appetite, after which the mate got two water-barrels into the boat, 
with the assistance of the police, and started for the spring at the end 
of the Government pier to fill them. This spring or well lies in the sand, 
not more than 100 feet from high-water mark, and the level of the water 
is some distance below that of the salt water. The water is as sweet and 
fresh as though taken from a well 100 miles from the ocean. On land- 
ing we found that, since our last year's visit, a lift and force pump had 
been rigged at the well with rubber hose extending to the beach. 
With this help, the matter of filling our barrels was mere play, and the 
boat was soon sent back with some of the party who wanted to fish, 
and instructions to the Mate to bring the net off. While waiting 
for his return, the rest of the party indulged in a bath, which was 
greatly enjoyed by all. By, this time, the net had arrived, and we 
set to work with it. In a short time we had caught a bucket of 
crabs, some flounders, many dog-sharks, and a blow-toad. Smith, 
having accidentally dropped a couple of quarts of sand down the waist- 
band of Christ's pants, was seized by that individual and rolled in the 
surf in excellent style; Christ' then took another rest. Time was 
called when the bucket was filled, and we set sail for the schooner. On 
getting, aboard, we were very agreeably surprised to find our fellow- 
member and artist Packard in possession. He had come down to Cape 
May and crossed over in a schooner to find us. Being delayed all 
night and most of the morning by light winds, he had arrived when 



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the ship was deserted, and finding no one on board but Charles 
Mousley, and he asleep, took possession without a blow. By the time 
we had given him a hearty welcome, it was twelve o'clock, and we sat 
down to our first meal in his company. After dinner, another fishing 
party went for black-fish, while the main party we^t over to Lewes 
again for the mail. While there, they called on Dr. Knowles, of the 
Breakwater Light, and were received in his usual hospitable manner. 
He would have Packard decorate his mantel-glass with a picture 
of the schooner ''Emma Collins," with Smith in one corner, wear- 
ing a pair of wings, and the legend, "I want to be an angel." 
They tore themselves away at last, and stopping at the post-office, 
came off at 5 P. M., soon followed by the fishermen with another 
basket of black-fish. The shore-party brought with them 'an ex- 
press package, directed to Smith, which was opened with due cere- 
mony and found to contain an enormous beet, with an appropriate 
inscription, but no marks by which to identify the sender. During the 
afternoon the police, George Mousley, Wehn, and Knight, had cleaned 
up ship, cleaned the fish, and brightened things up generally. Supper 
was called at 6 P. M., and duly honored. Christ had gone to the 
trouble to toast some cheese as a little private dish, but left it all on 
the plate, when he found a trifle of coal oil had been added to it, 
while his back was turned for one moment. After supper, we lounged 
around the deck until nightfall, when it began to get cool and damp, 
and we adjourned to the hold, where it was more comfortable. At 
8.40 P. M., while the regular evening services were in progress on the 
sinner's side of the hold, Dick, our Purser, passed the word "Some- 
thing on the shark line!" A rush to the deck revealed the fact that 
we had hooked another shark. He was soon hauled on deck, and made 
fast fore and aft until morning. He measured 6 feet 4 inches in length. 
The schooner soon resumed its usual quiet, and the services proceeded 
from the point where they had been broken off. 10 P. M., the 
"Pokers" have just brought in two fresh candles, causing George 
Mousley, on whose bunk they are playing, to inquire anxiously whether 
they intend to use them up before quitting. The reputation earned by 
to-day's police on their previous day's duty, has been nearly lost to-day 
through their magnificent efforts to show us "how not to do it." It 
had been intended to run over to Cape May after supper to-night, but 
the wind coming out fresh from W., which would make a bad harbor 
of that shore, it was determined to lay where we are until morning 
and take an early start. Packard was shown to his bunk and took 
possession of his blankets at once, having been out since 3 A. M. in, 
his efforts to join us. A heavy thunderstorm has been playing around 
outside the mouth of the bay all the evening. At 10.40 P. M. Allen 
went on deck to take the state of the weather before closing the log, 
and happening to try the shark line, found another fish hooked. The 



party in the hold was broken up instanter, in order to haul the game' 
aboard and secure it for the night. All hands then turned in and 
were soon asleep. 



FRIDAY, JULY gth. 

At 2.30 A. M., '^ Police " was the word passed ; the object, to have 
the anchor raised and sail made. Barber, Christ, and Charles Mous- 
ley soon responded, while Wehn acted as a volunteer, it being about 
the time he commences his nightly task of planking the deck. Christ 
did not require to be called more than fifteen or twenty times, and 
shows some disposition to redeem his past reputation. By 3 A. M. we 
had bid farewell to the Breakwater for this season, and shaped our course 
for Cape May with a light wind from S. At 5.45 A. M. anchor was 
dropped off the Republic's pier at Cape May Point. The shark caught 
last night was found to be 5 feet 8 inches long. Lammon dissected 
his head with a view to preserving his jaws as a trophy. At 7. 10 A. M., 
as Dick was setting the table for breakfast, he noticed one of the shark 
lines pulling taut, and found on trying it that we had struck still anoth- 
er shark, thus sustaining the reputation of the Club beyond all prece- 
dent. He was drawn to the surface and held until Smith got a rope 
around his tail, and tied for further use. Breakfast was then dispatch- 
ed ; after which Lammon, Wehn, and Allen got into the yawl, and 
taking the line which was fast to the shark's jaw, endeavored to use 
him as a trotting horse and get a ride with him. He pulled the boat 




A SHARK RIDE. 



all right, but was bound to go with the tide, although Lammon repeat- 
edly pulled him up and remonstrated with him by means-of the paddle. 



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Itwas useless to argue with him, as we found the shark to be of an ob- 
stinate and contrary disposition ; and we also came to the conclusion 
that It was hard to tell where the fun came in for us ; having the shark 
pull us or pulling the shark back to the schooner against tide It was 
a good deal like towing an anchor, and if he had not had one of our shark- 
hooks still m his jaws, he would have accidentally got off that line sure 
This shark was the largest we had yet caught, and measured 8 feet 4 
inches m length. When we finally reached the schooner, the mail was 
got ready and all hands started for shore, taking the shark caught this 
morning along, as a present for our old friend Wash Hughes of the 
hotel at the Point. He was taken to the beach, whence he was drawn 
up to the pier by a brigade of Wash's ''coons" and laid out in state, 
ready to be exhibited to the excursionists by the ''Republic." Wash was 
gratified to think that the boys always remember him in the fish line 
and did everything to make our stay as pleasant as possible. At 10 10 
we took the cars for Cape May, where we arrived in about ten minutes 
A straight streak was made for the post-office, as everybody expected 
letters here. We soon reached there and deposited our mail, nearly 
all receiving in return welcome news from home, where every thin o- 
seemed to be going well. A stroll was then taken around the principal 
hotels and down to the beach, where the party ran afoul of Captain 
1 homas Graham, of Philadelphia, who seemed determined to extend 
the hospitality of the city to the whole gang, when he found we hailed 
from the same place. When the party had collected at the Excursion 
Mouse, Ranch, Wehn, and Sixsmith were found to be missing The 
rest of the party took the cars to the Point, where they rested 
until 12.30 P. M., Christ meanwhile taking a nap to make up for 
getting up so early, although he had gone back to his bunk in the 
morning as soon as the schooner was under way. The ' ' Republic ' ' hove 
in-^ight about this time, and we waited on the pier until she had made 
her landing, when we took boat for the schooner, taking with us Mr. 
Kensel Wills of our own city, who was known to some of our 
members, and had accepted an invitation to go off and see how 
we lived. We soon got on board, and dinner being ready in a 
few minutes, was soon got rid of, as all hands were eager for the fray 
Our friend Wills partook with us, and on getting ashore after dinner 
left the boys a kindly token of his regard in the shape of a box of 
cigars, which were fully appreciated by them. When we returned to 
shore, the net was taken along and half a basket of crabs taken in with 
it, in addition to capturing the old steamboat landing and tearing sev- 
eral holes in the net. Just as we finished fishing and went up to 
Hughes piazza, the three absentees made their appearance from the 
train, but utterly refused to give any account of their whereabouts 
during the day. After rolling several games of ten-pins, sail was made 
on the skiff, and the deck of the schooner reached in a short time 



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The police were sent to the anchor at once, the jib and mainsail set, 
and Cape May began to recede from our view. We were compelled 
to leave this point so soon, as our engagements called us to Sea Breeze 
on Sunday, and we wished to make our points sure. The breeze was 
very light from W. As soon as supper was over, the awning was taken 
down and the foresail also set, as the wind was dying out and the 
flood-tide almost exhausted. The evening was calculated to invite us 
to stay in the open air ; so the orguinette was brought up on the 
trunk cabin, and Knight and Packard treated us to music. As it grew 
dark, the wind got fresher, and we were able to stem tide when it 
turned. After dark, Parmalee brought out the cornet and an im- 
promptu choir was organized, and song after song given with telling 
effect, until 10.30 came upon us without any one being aware of the 
lateness of the hour. At that time, we were abreast of Egg Island 
Light, working slowly up the bay. This has been the most enjoyable 
evening of the trip. The sky is bright with stars, the air pleasant and 
dry, and the singing has so wakened up the boys that but two or three 
have as yet made any move towards going below. At 11 P. M. all 
had turned in except the Captain and Mate, who ran on until i A. M., 
and then anchored on the oyster-beds off Kitt's Hammock. 



CAPTAIN SAILING BOAT. 



SATURDAY, JULY loth. 

The morning dawned clear and pleasant. The first sounds heard 
on deck were, as usual, made by Wehn, who, with Knight to assist, 
started the fishing at 4 A. M. They were soon joined by Davis, 
Barber, Charles Mousley, and Parmalee, and by the time breakfast was 
ready, over one hundred weak-fish had been caught, and. the fish were 
biting but little. Packard was put on duty with to-day's police. At 



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8-30 A. M. the anchor was raised and we ran in towards the shore, and 
sent the police off in the skiff to get some firewood, of which indis- 
pensable commodity we were getting short. We then anchored and 
tried the fish again. Fifty-six more were added to our latder, and we 
knocked off, having as many as we could take care joL Christ has 
been fishing for two hours this morning ; got his hooks changed 
several times, used up enough crabs to catch a boat-load of fish, and 
wound up with a record of one toad-fish. The exertion was too much, 
and he took another nap. While fishing, the 1013 Bay Club ran close 
aboard us and exchanged salutes with us. At 11 A. M. the skiff came 
off with what wood they could get. Packard had made a picture of a 
young lady on shore, on whom Sixsmith was making a " mash," while 
the rest of the gang got the wood. After fishing, all hands lay around 
loose until somebody said ''Poke," which raised a crowd in short 
order. Dinner created another diversion at 12.30^ and the boiled 
weak-fish which our Steward tacked on to the regular bait-list did not 
go begging, being fresh from the water. A dozen more fish were 
captured after dinner by a couple of stray fishers who were anxious to 
stand well in the good graces of the police. When the latter had 
cleaned and salted all the fish, they weighed anchor for the third time 
to-day, the weight increasing every time, and we set sail for Sea Breeze. 
The awning was left spread, as the sun was very hot, although a splen- 
did breeze was blowing. Passed Mahone's Ditch at 2.50 P. M. Six- 
smith being ordered to make the organ fast, lashed it to the fore-boom, 
so that when we went about, it would have been lifted overboard. 
Mousley rushed to the rescue of his favorite instrument, and made it 
more secure. Reached Sea Breeze at 5.30 P. M., and found the 
Mundell Bay Club anchored there. They exchanged greetings with 
us as we came to, and generously shared their fire-wood with us, as we 
were still short. The schooner then stood off and on, while a boat 
was sent ashore to haul a few crabs. Enough were secured in a short 
time, and enough wood gathered on shore to see us through the trip. 
We then returned to the schooner, which ran out about three miles 
from shore to escape mosquitoes and green-headers which were thick on 
shore. Supper was disposed of during the passage, after which music 
and speaking were the order of the evening until 11 P. M., by which 
time all hands had turned in. Smith's recitations this evening were 
somewhat of the nature of improvisations, and had at least the merit 
of being unique. The air is warm, with scarcely any wind, and what 
there is comes from the Jersey shore, making us dread another invasion 
of mosquitoes. Half the gang have turned in on deck on account of 
the heat, and Wehn is preparing for his walk-around again. A cloud- 
less sky, studded with countless stars, overhangs us, but a heavy 
thunderstorm has been playing in the S. E. all the evening, with 
sharp lightning. 



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SUHDAY, JULY nth. 

Unfortunately our worst anticipations last night, in regard to 
mosquitoes, were destined to be realized before morning. About mid- 
night, the boys began to boil over on to the deck, and by 2 A. M. 
all hands were vainly seeking relief from their assaults. Wehn's 
walk-around had plenty of imitators, and the decks, table, and trunk 
cabin had the appearance of a bivouac of straggling soldiers. To- 
wards daybreak, the little pests began to leave us, and little snatches of 
sleep were obtained by most of the crew. The anchor was raised at 
4 A. M., and the vessel ran out to Ship John Light and anchored 
again. After catching a few weak-fish, breakfast was announced and 
soon disposed of. As soon as the meal was over, sail was made for 
Sea Breeze, and Lammon took the helm, while the Captain got break- 
fast. Notwithstanding the navigation was both difficult and dangerous, 
he succeeded in bringing us safely to an anchorage above the pier. As 
soon as sail was stowed away, all hands turned in as police, went to 
work to clean up ship and make ready for the reception of our guests, 
expected to dinner to-day. The decks were scrubbed down, awning 
spread, all flags and our fish run u]), and everything put in proper shape 
by 10.30 A. M. Clean clothes and* fresh shaves were now in demand, 
and those who could not secure razors, were satisfied with oyster knives. 
The wind has died out and left us in a dead calm, and the sun very hot. 
As the time for the steamer to arrive drew near, it clouded over and 
became a little cooler. At 12.30 the '' Warner" hove insight, and the 
entire club went ashore, leaving the Captain, Mate, Purser, and 
Steward to do the honors with the gun, fog-horn, and hand-organ. A 
number of guns were also fired from the wharf, as some of our visitors 
leaped ashore before the steamer was made fast. We found quite a 
number of friends aboard, and spent some little time in personal greet- 
ings. The younger fry of visitors were anxious to have a swim, and 
were taken over to the bath-houses, provided with suits, and told to go 
ahead. Both boats had, meanwhile, gone out to the schooner with 
their loads, and the company, after being welcomed in a short speech 
by President Smith, scattered about the vessel, inspecting our house- 
hold arrangements and accommodations. They were particularly 
amused by the signs' which had been painted and hung around for 
their guidance, such as "Keep off the grass," "Don't touch the plants," 
" Wipe your feet," " If you don't see what you want, ask for it," and 
others of similar tenor. Thie "inspection being finished, dinner was 
called, and the visitors took their places at the table for a square meal ; 
the members of the Club all attending to their wants, and trying to 
make their trip a pleasant one. In the midst of the meal, while all was 
hilarity and mirth around the table, a huge imitation of a shooting 
cracker, about twelve inches long, was lighted and pushed on the table, 



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DINNER AT SEA BREEZE — LANe's DESSERT. 



under the arm of our old and esteemed friend, Lane, of the firm of 
Allen, Lane & Scott, printers to the Club. If the author of the ancient 
maxim, large bodies move slowly, had been present, he would have 
made a reservation in favor of at least, one of said large bodies. One 
glance by Lane, whose avoirdupois is something under three hundred 
pounds, at the burning fuse was sufficient. In an instant he bounced 
over the bench and away to the stern of the vessel, followed by the 
affrighted guests in every direction. When the monster subsided with 
a gentle fizz, the roar from our guests might have been heard a mile 
away. Order was soon restored, and their dinner was finished in peace. 
Our visitors to dinner numbered twenty-five, and we trust that we left 
none of them any room to complain of their reception. If their ex- 
pressions really manifested their feelings in regard to our arrangements 
for their comfort, we feel satisfied that we have nothing to regret. The 
only drawback was the excessive heat of the weather, although the awn- 
ing on deck rendered it tolerably pleasant when the visitors had 
divested themselves of their coats and hats. When we had boarded 
the " Warner," after our friends came ashore, to pay our respects to Cap- 




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tain Tyler, we found, to our astonishment, the following poster stuck 
up in all parts of the boat and in the hands of most of the passengers : — 



$1000 REV/ARD 

Will be paid for any information that will lead to the 
detection of the abductors of 




JOHN L. SMITH. 

He was last seen in the company of an organized 
band of River Pirates, known as the 

"2d P's." 

This party is composed of several Italian Organ 
Grinders, making them capable of committing any 
offense in the calendar of crime. It is surmised by 
his friends that he has been abducted lor the purpose 
of obtaining a heavy ransom. Whilst his guardians 
will not give one cent for his ransom, they are willing 
to spend thousands for the detection and conviction 
of his abductors. 

Any person sending the desired information to 
either of the undersigned, will obtain the above reward 
and the heartfelt thanks of his afflicted guardians. 
SAM. HARRIS, 

Sixth Street, belozv Market. 

W. M. BURK, 

No. J 04 Chestnut Street. 
CHAS. HANSON, 

No. 704 Sansom Street. 



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Such an invention could only emanate from the fertile brain of our 
friend Lane, and he was given full credit for his ingenuity by all the 
gang. It was necessary, however, to lock up the rifle and ammunition 
to prevent Smith from taking summary vengeance on his detractor. 
He was finally calmed down, and left to meditate upon some other plan 
to get square. As the steamer left again at 3 P. M., our visitors were 
soon surprised by the ringing of her bell, and were astonished at the 
quick passage of the time. But there was no help for it, and we were 
compelled to transfer them to the pier in our two boats. There not 
being room for the entire Club with them, one of the boats was sent 
back for the rest of the party. Captain Tyler, with his customary 
kindness, held the steamer for a few moments until all the gang reached 
the pier. The gang plank was then drawn aboard, and as the steamer 
slowly rounded out from the wharf, a number of guns were fired, and 
the Club gathered at the front with Parmalee and his cornet in advance, 
and sang the following farewell, composed for the occasion and dedi- 
cated to the Club : — 

" Tho' old acquaintance be forgot, 

And the days of Auld Lang Syne, 
Let's not forget this happy day 

With the Pres-by-te-ri-ans. 
Good-bye, good-bye, to every one 

With light hearts, free from care. 
Remember us to all at home, 

And call on us next year." 

This song, and the three cheers with a tiger which followed, were re- 
ceived uproariously by the passengers on the boat as she receded from 
our view. When she was well under way, we adjourned to the porch of 
the hotel to get out of the heat. Captain Shailer, of the Warner House, 
gave us the freedom of the house, and we had not long been on the 
piazza before we had Knight at the piano and Parmalee fingering the 
cornet. The music greatly entertained the guests and other inmates of 
the hotel, as well as ourselves. After making careful inquiry, we found 
that Sunday did not extend to .this distance from the city, and that no 1 
Presbyterian Churches were within five miles. We therefore indulged 
ourselves in a little dancing, as the music caused a twitching about the 
feet ; letting ourselves down,easy, however, by singing a hymn in chorus 
between each dance. Whilst cooling off between the heats, the de- 
mands of Captain Shailer and his' guests to go and see a man became 
so frequent that the Club was compelled to call a halt. Christ and 
Ranch al§o came out with some of their recitations, and were received 
with great applause. Parmalee went off to the schooner and brought 
ashore the orguinette, and Mousley caused it to contribute its share to 
the general jollity. Music, singing, dancing, and speaking followed 



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each other rapidly until 6 P. M., when we left in quest of our supper, 
of which we felt the need greatly, when the excitement calmed down 
a little. Supper was just being served at 6.30 P. M., as the Mundell 
Club hoisted sail and left for home. A hearty send-off was given them 
and as heartily answered. The bay had been as smooth as glass the 
entire afternoon, and the heat oppressive until this time, when a breeze 
came up from S. E., causing as welcome a change as was ever felt. At 
7.30 P. M. the loggist lay down on deck for a quiet smoke, and woke 
up at 3 A M., ready to turn in for sleep. 




OUR LOGGIST GETTING IN HIS WORK. 



MONDAY, JULY 12th. 

Everybody on board took advantage of the cool air and the scarcity 
of mosquitoes, to get in a square night's rest. Nobody showed up on 
deck until 5.30 A. M., except Wehn, who sleeps by watches; two 
hours off and two on. We had anchored last night about one and a 
half miles from shore. Breakfast was over at 7.30 A. M., and we put 
the jib on the schooner and ran out to the Ship John to try the 
fishing again. As we anchored we gave the keepers the usual salute. 
Both of them came aboard, bringing several samples of the weak-fish 
they had caught on the high water last night. They weighed from two 
to four pounds each, and were noble fish. But two or three of the 
gang appeared to want to fish, as they did not bite very readily. Our 
catch consequently was light, although we made out a mess. A 
remarkable number of toad-fish were caught, Lammon alone catching 



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nearly a basketful. The usual devotions of the Club (Poke) occupied 
the time under the awning, during the entire morning. Keepsf 
Wright took Packard and four others over to go through the light- 
house, as he had not seen the interior yet. At 10.30 we bade farewell 
to our friends Knowles and Wright, and setting jib and mainsail, stood 
in for Sea Breeze to meet the ''Warner," and get some ice which 
Captain Tyler had generously offered to bring down to us. At 11.30 
we let go anchor off the pier, just as the "Edwin Forrest" made a 
landing with an excursion from Chester. All hands went ashore 
except Knight, who kept an anchor-Avatch. Went up to the hotel, and 
after watching the dancing for some time took a turn at the ten-pin 
alley, Smith sampling all the alleys and all the balls, without being able 
to get a game. Being short of boys. Ranch was put in as a substitute ' 
to ''set 'em up" for Smith. The "Warner" coming in sight, the 
alley was deserted, and we took up our march in single file for the 
wharf, to the tune of "The regular army, oh !" As soon as she had 
made fast, we went aboard of her, got our ice, and took it out to the 
schooner, reaching her at 1.15 P. M. Dinner was waiting for us, and 
was demolished in true Presbyterian style. After dinner the Club again 
went ashore, and after looking around among the " Warner's ". passen- 
gers, again marched up to the hotel, where the Chester excursionists 
were making good use of the ball-room. They left at 4 P. M., and 
after getting a jig out of Captain Walls on the front porch, we started 
Knight and Parmalee in again for music, and the gang did some sing- 
ing for the hotel guests until 5.15 P. M., when the entire Club sur- 
rounded the piano, and gave them our farewell ode, altering the last 
two lines to — 

" Remember us when we are gone, 
We'll call on you next year." 

The line of march was then taken up through the hall and ball-room, 
and around the piazza to the front entrance, under the command of 
Captain Smith. Company Q was there halted, three cheers given for 
the Warner House, Captain Shailer, and his guests, and the march 
resumed to the pier, with the cornet and the choir rattling out,* 
"Marching through Georgia!" Quick time was made in getting 
aboard the schooner, on which all sail was immediately made for Col- 
lins' Beach. A strong wind was blowing from S. E., and we jumped 
away with a start sheet and doing a little rolling. Passed Cohansey 
Light at 6 P. M., Bombay Hook at 6.35, where the word "supper" 
brought all hands to the front once more. The main point discussed 
at this naealAvas the obstinacy with which George Mousley and one or 
two others kept their stomachs on an even keel. It was set down as 
base ingratitude on their part, and a desire to cheat the Club out of a 
part of their enjoyment, as well as to run the risk of a famine on board. " 



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The breeze died down as the sun set, and we went up at a slower gait. 
After supper all hands gathered aft^ where Christ entertained us with a 
number of readings, until darkness closed in on us. Passed Duck Creek 
Light at 8.IO, and anchored off Collins' Beach at 8.40 P. M. Not- 
withstanding the darkness, both boats were got out and all hands went 
ashore, landing safely on the pier after groping their way over the shoals 
for some time. We found everything in darkness except the hotel 
parlor, where the lady boarders were sitting around, listening to the 
music of the piano. After a few words with the proprietor, Mr. L. C. 
Grieves, the dancing pavilion was relighted, and through the kindness 
of Mr. Thomas O. Cooper, who consented to lead the orchestra with 
his violin, the boys had an hour and a half's solid enjoyment. The 
ladies came down from the hotel in a body, and we had waltzes, quad- 
rilles, and hoe-downs in rapid succession until 10.30 P. M., when we 
returned thanks for the favors shown us, and left for the schooner. We 
reached her at 11 P. M., pretty well warmed up, and spent the next 
hour in taking baths, which felt quite refreshing. Bathing seemed to 
make some of the boys wakeful, as the whole starboard side lay smoking 
in their bunks until nearly i A. M., recalling the events of the day 
and evening, until all finally dropped off. 

I 



TUESDAY, JULY 13th. 

The presence of ladies last night acted as a great stimulus to the 
ladies' men on board, for no matter how well dirty clothes look at 
night, the daylight sometimes puts a different face on them. At day- 
light this morning we were roused by the sound of scrubbing brushes, 
and began to think the police were taking extra pains with the deck. 
But upon going on deck, we found Packard, Ranch, Wehn, Davis, 
Smith, and Barber scrubbing away with all their strength on white 
pants, in order to have a presentable pair to wear on shore to-day. 
Pretty soon the rigging of the vessel resembled a city yard on wash- 
day. The sun came up bright and clear, though it was cloudy and 
heavy when we turned in, and soon dried the wash. Breakfast was 
put through at 7.20 A. M., and cleaning up was again the order of the 
day until 9 A. M., when the boat was hauled alongside., and we pulled 
for the shore again. Owing to the fact that one side of the boat 
pulled two strokes to the other's one, we did not reach the shore until 
9.30 A. M., when the line of march was taken up, under command 
of Captain Smith. We went first to the pavilion, and after interview- 
ing the commissary department, went up stairs. Here we found a 



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Methodist Sunday-school from Odessa, Delaware, on a picnic, having 
arrived at an early hour in carriages and stages. We were soon on 
good terms with the Methodists. Parmalee got out his cornet and ac- 
companied a young lady player on the piano, while the choir sur- 
rounded them and sang a number of pieces. Ranch was then intro- 
duced by Mr. George L. Townsend, the Sunday-school superintendent, 
and recited ''Alt Schule Hause on der Krick." More singing then 
ensued, followed by Christ with " Barbara Frietchie." At 10.30 A. M. 
the ''Republic" passed down for Cape May, soon followed by the 
" Vanderbilt " and "Warner." Ranch and Davis had by this time 
got into the good graces of a bevy of young sisters, who had them 
penned into a corner of the room, without making the slightest effort 
to escape. Sixsmith then sang "Marching through Georgia," while 
the gang gave the chorus with startling effect, Knight and Parmalee 
playing the accompaniment. Ranch was then dragged by the neck 
from the soft corner he had found, and compelled to recite Schiller's 
"Battle." The applause attending this effort having subsided, we 
were marched to the hotel, and secured chairs under a large tree for a 
rest. Mr. Grieves desiring the boys to register their names, Packard 
was detailed for the purpose, and spent an hour in ornamenting the 
hotel register in a style seldom witnessed in such volumes ; the propri- 
etor being so well pleased with the artistic worl, that he separated the 
leaf from the book, with the intention of framing it to hang in the 
office. Knight and Parmalee gave us more music from the parlour, 
while Christ and Smith tried their hands at making friends with the 
ladies. At 12 M. the steamer "Thomas Clyde" came in sight, and we 
went out on the pier to meet her at 12.15. After her passengers had 
landed, we took boat to the schooner, and demolished the dinner in 
waiting for us. As soon as the meal was over, we went ashore again. 
Christ was thoughtful enough to bring a package of bananas ashore for 
some of the ladies whose acquaintance he had made. After running 
the gauntlet with them, on the passage and at the landing, he hived 
them safely with the clerk of the hotel in his office. In a few minutes, 
while conversing with the ladies on the piazza, he was astounded to see 
the "gang" sitting under the trees eating bananas. One rush to the 
office revealed the fact that they were his bananas, and he made an- 
other rush towards the boys, and got there in time to see the last ends 
of the fruit disappearing. ^ He attempted to give vent to his feelings, 
but words failed to express them, and he turned on his heel with a 
groan to receive the sympathy of- the ladies. Packard was now taking 
his turn in getting into the good graces of the ladies, with apparent 
success., T4ie subject of horse-racing being brought up, it was re- 
solved that the Club should engage in one. After a long negotiation 
and a considerable outlay of cash, enough animals were secured to 
mount the entire party, and a flying start was made directly in front 



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soon got into a full run, and Ranch was 




A DEAD HEAT. 



of the hotel. The horses 
thrown several times be- 
fore reaching the finish, 
while Smith twice at- 
tempted to turn a somer- 
sault over his horse's 
head. But one heat was 
run, and that was de- 
cided by the judges a 
dead heat, leaving the 
subject of superior riding 
still opeli to discussion. 
A turn was then taken 
into the dancing pavilion , 
where a polka waltz was 
in progress. Most of the '^gang" soon had partners, either from 
the ladies or amongst themselves, and flew around with the best. A 
straight four followed, in which the Club's stag set secured universal at- 
tention, both for variety of execution and amount of noise attending 
it. After a number of dances, we returned to the hotel and lay 
around under the trees, resting until 5 P. M., when the line was formed 
for the pier. Before the boat was reached, two countermarches by file 
left had to be made at the requests of the Messrs. Grieves, who would 
receive no denials. The boat was finally reached after a desperate effort, 
and we set out for the schooner, landing on her decks at 6 P. M. As 
the loggist got out of the boat, he discovered that the log was missing 
from his pocket. A thorough search of the boat failed to reveal any 
traces of the book, and a boat's crew, consisting of Smith, Packard, 
Sixsmith, and Rauch, went back to the shore to look for it. About the 
time they had given up all hopes of finding it ashore, the loggist, 
having occasion to go below, discovered the book in his cigar-box, 
where it had been stowed by whoever lifted it from his pocket on shore. 
The unanimous opinion was that it was a device of Packard's, to enable 
him to get ashore again to take another farewell of the ladies. The 
horn was blown to recall the searchers, but they took it for a signal for 
supper, and did not return for some time, not being disposed to return 
without the book. When they did arrive, supper was being eaten, and 
their unusual exertions enabled them to take double rations. At 7.3c 
P. M. the police were called to raise anchor and make sail for fresh water. 
As a parting salute to our friends on shore, our gun was fired, fog-horn 
blown, and the farewell ode sung, followed by '' Home, Sweet Home." 
In answer, they dipped their colors repeatedly. AH hands lay around 
the benches and deck, pretty well tired out, but keeping up the racket 
by singing until 9.30 P. M., when the number began to get smaller by 
degrees. At 10 P. M. nearly all had turned in, the day's enjoyment 



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having left all hands about ''played out." We are now abreast of 
Reedy Island, wind ahead and tide about turning in our favor, the 
hold pretty quiet, with the exception of Parmalee's ''bugle," which is 
getting in some of its best licks. Just as the loggist was about to close 
up, he heard a voice on the port side, and went over just in time to 
catch the following words from the lips of our orator Christ, who was 
sound asleep, but with a joyful smile on his countenance: — 

" Fair maid of Odessa ! 

With pearly teeth and golden hair ; 
May heaven above bless her, 

And keep her ever pure and fair." 

The loggist is happy, that owing to the fact of being the last one 
awake, he is able to preserve the above lines to posterity, but when 
they were followed a few minutes later by these — 

" To thy cakes and pies, 
And nice chicken fries, 

Memory will ever cling; 
Thy sandwiches fresh 
Wove round me a mesh 

Far sti'onger than hempen string " — 

he Stuffed the blankets in his ears and listened no more. 



WEDNESDAY, JULY 14th. 

The schooner was kept under way all night by the Captain, Mate, 
and Ranch, who claims to have acted as Second Mate throughout the 
night. It is supposed that he invented new duties for a second mate, 
which consist in rolling up in a tarpaulin and snoring. It was not until 
5 A. M. that we anchored above Thompson's Point, the wind being 
dead ahead and light. At 6 all hands had turned out and were exchang- 
ing salutes with passing tugs and steamers, foremost among which was 
our old friend the "Thomas Clyde," with an excursion going up from 
Chester. At 7 A. M. breakfast was served, and partaken of with num- 
berless regrets that the last day of the trip had arrived. In fact, foe 
the last three days the boys have been talking of going about and 
commencing the whole business over again. But a look at the stores 
gives a quietus to any such, ideas. 

At 9 A.M. the propeller "Mars" ran close aboard and gave us a 
salute. At 9.10 the "Warner "passed down, and Captain Tyler gave 
us all the honors as usual. At 9.20 the "Clyde" went down, and Cap- 
tain MqMufln also, greeted us. The wind died down to a dead calm, 
and the sun came out blazing hot. The final game of "Poke" was 
inaugurated under the awning, and the smell of fresh water seemed to 
have a deadening effect on everything but the game in progress. A 



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party who had gone ashore after breakfast found a veritable Robinson 
Crusoe in possession of the Point, acting as watchman for the Messrs. 
Dupont, who have built a factory for the manufacture of nitro-glycerine 
back of the bank. He occupied a fishing cabin on the shore, and was 
walking up and down, followed by three or four dogs and as many cats, 
with two tame crows sitting on his shoulders and occasionally flying 
ahead of him and returning. Having some small stores of no further 
use to us, we gave them to him, and they were thankfully received. At 
lo A. M. the police brought up the mattresses and emptied them, and a 
general packing-up ensued. The hold no longer seemed like the home 
it had been for the last twelve days, but its memories will long linger 
in the hearts of those engaged in this trip. At 11.20 A. M. the Boston 
steamer ^' Roman" passed down and saluted us. At 11.30 the steam 
yacht '' Mischief" ran close by with a party on board, and gave us a 
hearty welcome home. At 12 M. the last dinner call was sounded, and 
a square meal was put under the hatches by all hands. The hearty 
eating of the last eleven days seems not to have affected any of their 
appetites in the least. Dinner over, we sat around waiting for the tide 
to turn or a breeze to spring up. Scarcely a breath of air has ruffled 
the surface of the water during the entire morning. To pass away 
time, the stores remaining v/ere brought on deck and an auction 
sale held, Smith acting as auctioneer. After spirited bidding, all the 
articles were sold or given away, and the proceeds handed over to 
the Treasurer. At 1.05 P. M. the police were called to the anchor for 
the last time, the tide being about to turn. For nearly an hour it was 
little better than a drift with us, although we got a little ripple of wind 
occasionally. Then a light breeze came out ahead, and we made bet- 
ter time. At 2 P. M. met steamer '^ Virginia," bound down. Passed 
Billingsport at 2.30 P. M. Below the Block House were passed by the 
''Mischief," and again saluted. Off lower end of League Island met 
steamship ''Ashland" and steamer "Major Reybold," both of which 
gave us the usual honors, followed by tug "Mary" off of mouth of 
Schuylkill, and sloop " Kensington," lying at Red Bank wharf. On the 
next tack, the steamer "Mary Morgan" and tug "Pioneer" chimed, 
followed by tug "Annie" and a Custom House tug. Between Red Bank 
and Gloucester, the wind died out again. Off Gloucester, it sprang 
up again, but very light. Off the coal wharves we were again be- 
calmed, and as the prospects of getting up on the tide were getting slim, 
it was resolved to take a tow for the rest of the distance. A signal was 
accordingly made and quickly responded to by the tug " Greyhound," 
which soon made fast and snatched us along in double-quick time. 
Pier after pier was passed in quick succession, nearly every one containing 
more or less of a crowd, who vied with the Club in cheering and 
hurrahing. Barber, with his artillery, kept up one continuous fire in 
response to the whistles of the steamers passing us on either side ; 



among which were the tugs '' Dorie Emory," '' Ben Hooley," steam- 
ers " Kaighn's Point," " Arcadia," and ''Cooper's Point," and the 
government steamer ^'Standish," with the Cadet Engineers aboard, 
who lined the side and gave us a hearty cheer. Passing the coal 
wharves on Windmill Island, we saw our ancient member Clark, 
giving us an energetic welcome. As we passed the heart of the city, 
it became necessary to divide the gang, placing some on each side of 
the vessel to return the salutes which came thick and fast. But the tug 
kept us spinning through the water at such a rate that we neared our 
destination in almost less time than it takes to write it, and at 5 P. M. 
we were fast to the pier, and the Tenth Annual Cruise of the Club was 
an established fact. 

This narrative, however, would hardly be complete without mention 
of parties whose efforts to make our trip a success, have equaled those 
of the members themselves. The ladies, as usual, contributed freely 
to the cause, outdoing all previous efforts by the gift, at the final 
meeting of the Club in June, of a magnificent burgee. This flag is 
twenty-one feet in length, and bears in large letters the name of the 
Club. Each year seems to bring us more deeply in their debt. Our 
thanks are also eminently due and are tendered to Messrs. Allen, Lane 
& Scott, and Alfred Russell, for printing; Messrs. Cline, Miller & Co., 
for paper ; William H. Hazlett, for loan of flags ; Master Will Allen, for 
the Quaker gun which did such efficient service ; Captain Tyler, of the 
'^ John A.Warner"; Captain McMunn, of the *' Thomas Clyde " ; 
Captain Shailer, of Sea Breeze; Messrs. Grieves, of Collins' Beach ; 
Mr. George A. Millington, of Bombay Hook ; Dr. J. H. Schenck, for 
medical stores; Messrs. W. H. Gamble, John Seitz, Thomas Hunter, 
and D. A. Partridge, of Philadelphia; and above all, to Messrs. 
Clement & Dunbar, for their continued generosity in allowing the use 
of their pier for our arrival and departure. 




APPENDIX 



The map of the Delaware River and Bay, accompanying this Log, 
having been submitted to a number of experts, their opinions and 
recommendations in regard thereto are here affixed. 

On Board ''John A. Warner," July, 1880. 
Gentlemen : — Your map has been received and carefully examined. 
I am happy to state, that after deciding to adopt it, our pilot ran the 
steamer into Ship John Light on the first day, in his desire to avoid the 
numerous anchors you have located around that place. The steamer 
received some severe contusions, but will probably be placed on the 
route again by the time you take your next- Annual Cruise. Hoping 
to have the opportunity to run you down at that time, I remain 

Yours, sincerely, 

GEORGE F. TYLER, 

Captain. 



Captain's Office, Steamer "Clyde," July, 1880. 
Sirs: — Your map has caused a revolution in the running of this 
steamer. By its use, we are enabled to reach Collins' Beach in two 
hours less time, in consequence of all the bars being obliterated except 
the one on the steamer. We intend next summer to load our gun with 
shell for your special benefit. Trusting that you will not recognize 
me on the street, I remain. 

Yours, as ever, 

McMUNN, 

Captain. 



Treasury Department, Washington, D. C. 

Light House Bureau. 
Gents : — On receipt of your map, orders were issued at once to re- 
move all lights from Delaware Bay and River, as it is apparent that 
henceforth there will be no further necessity for their use. The keep- 
ers will all be pensioned, so that the Club need have no regrets on that 

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score. Your friends Knowles and Wright shall be made brigadier-gen- 
erals. Hoping that the next monthly statement will show a large 
decrease in expenditures, solely through your enterprise, I am 

Financially yours, 

JOHN SHERMAN, 

■ (of Ohio.) 

Kirkbride's, July, 1880. 
Gentlemen : — After a careful inspection of your map for a week 
(without sleeping or eating), I find myself retired by my fellow-mem- 
bers to this place, as the natural result of trying to find the Port 
Warden's line thereon. Trusting that next summer may find you able 
to make a map of the bottom of the bay, I am. 

Yours (in my mind), 

FRANKLIN DUNDORE, 

Fresidefit Boai'd of Trustees of City Ice Boat. 



Office United States Coast Survey, July, 1880. 
Second Presbyterian Fishing Club, 

Gents : — The body of our Chief Surveyor has just been recovered 
from the depths of the Delaware, where he had thrown himself in des- 
pair, after one hour's perusal of the work of your topographical artist. 
This department, nevertheless, is grateful to you for the fact that our 
position, so far as that river is concerned, has become a sinecure. 
Hoping that in future you will visit other waters (say the Arctic Ocean), 
I am, 

Yours, fraternally, 

J. E. HILLGARD, 

Assistant in Charge. 

City Survey Department, July, 1880. 
Dear Sirs : — I claim to be able, in a general way, to make a map ; 
but the map of Delaware Bay which you send me, is a huckleberry above 
my persimmon ; I may have seen worse maps, but if I did, the time 
has slipped my memory. As to your request to have it placed on the 
City plan, I will refer the matter to the Survey Committee of Councils, 
who sometimes go down on the, '' Mischief," and get in just such a con- 
dition as to require the use of just such a map. 

■ ^ Yours, truly, 

JOHN H. DYE, 

Registrar. 



-^BAIT LIST^ 

OF THE 

&Goi|(l Presbyterian Fisbing Klub for Anpal Kruiss, 

JULY, 1880. 



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Saturday, July 3d. 

Sup/er— Cold Ham, Cheese, Bread and Butter, Coffee. 



Sunday, July 4-th. 

^rm/|/&j^— Beefsteak, Fried Potatoes, Bread and Butter, Coffee. 

Dinner — Snapper Stew, Sliced Tomatoes, Bread and Butter and Coffee. Dessert, Ice Cream and 
Fruit. 

Supper— Cold. Tongue, Ham, Pickled Oysters, Stewed Fruits, Hot Biscuits, Coffee and Tea. 



Monday, July 5th. 

Breakfast — Fried Fish, Baked Potatoes, Sliced Tomatoes, Bread and Butter, Coffee and Chocolate. 

Dinner— Ro^&i Beef, French Peas, Roast Potatoes, Cold Slaw, Bread and Butter, Coffee. Dessert, 
Water Ice. 

Slipper— Cold Corned Beef, Baked Potatoes, Bologna Sausage, Bread and Butter, Pickled Salmon, 
Tea and Coffee. 



Tuesday, July 6th. 

Breakfast — Beefsteak, Fried Potatoes, Bread and Butter, Coffee. 

Z>/««^r— Chicken Pot Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Onion Sauce, Short Cake and Coffee. Dessert, Pies 
and Fruit. 

Supper— Cold Tongue, Ham, Fried Fish, Bread and Butter, Cheese, Pickled Oysters, Tea and 
Coffee. 



Wednesday, July 7th. 

Breakfast— Yvizd Fish, Fried Potatoes and Onions, Sliced Tomatoes, Bread and Butter, Coffee 
and chocolate. 

Dinner — Broiled Fish, Baked Potatoes, Biscuits and Coffee. Dessert, Ice Cream. 

Supper— Fr'i&d Fish, Bologna Sausage, Baked Potatoes, Bread and Butter, Pickled Salmon, Tea 
and Coffee. 



Thursday, July 8th. 

Breakfast— Yi&m and Eggs, Fried Potatoes, Bread and Butter, Coffee. 

Z>/««<?r— Stewed Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Canned Corn and Peas, Short Cake and Coffee. Des- 
sert, Frozen Peaches. 

Supper— Cold Ham, Pickled Oysters, Cheese, Bread and Butter, Coffee and Tea. 

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Friday, July 9th. 

Breakfast — Fried Fish, Baked Potatoes, Bread and Butter, Coffee and Chocolate. 

Dinner — Baked Beans, Mashed Potatoes, French Peas, Stewed Tomatoes, Biscuits and Coffee. 
Dessert, Ice Cream. 

Supper— Y\%\\. a la mode, Pickled Salmon, Cheese, Coffee and Tea. 



Saturday, July lOth. 

Breakfast— Vx\&^ Ham, Poached Eggs, Sliced Tomatoes, Bread and Butter, Coffee. 

Z>/««^r— Chicken a la Fricassee, Mashed Potatoes, Corn and French Peas, Short Cake, Coffee. 
Dessert, Bread Pudding. 

Supper — Cold Tongue, Bologna Sausage, Cheese, Baked Potatoes, Pickled Oysters, Biscuits, Tea 
and Coffee. 



Sunday, July llth-SEA BREEZE. 

Breakfast — Fried Fish, Baked Potatoes, Sliced Tomatoes, Bread and Butter, Coffee and Choco- 
late. 

Z>z««(fr— Chicken Pot Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Canned Corn and Peas, Cold Slaw, Short Cake, Cof- 
fee. Dessert, Ice Cream and Frozen Peaches. 

Supper— Yr'x^d. Fish, Cold Tongue, Bread and Butter, Cheese, Pickled Oysters, Tea. 



Monday, July 12th. 

Breakfast — Fried Fish, Egg Omelette, Fried Potatoes and Onions, Bread and Butter, Coffee. 

Dinner — Boiled Weak Fish with Drawn Butter, Mashed Potatoes, French Peas, Cold Slaw, 
Biscuits and Coffee. Dessert, Water Ice. 

Supper — Sliced Ham and Corned Beef, Baktd Potatoes, Cheese, Bread and Butter, Pickled 
Salmon, Tea. 



Tuesday, July 13th. 

Breakfast — Yx'x&A Ham, Scrambled Eggs, Baked Potatoes, Sliced Tomatoes, Biscuits, Coffee 
and Chocolate. 

Z>z««^r— Roast Lamb, Green Peas, Canned Corn, Onion Sauce, Short Cake and Coffee. Dessert, 
Frozen Custard. 

Supper — Baked Fish, Pickled Salmon, Baked Potatoes, Cheese, Bread and Butter, Coffee and 
Tea. 



Wednesday, July 14th. 

Breakfast— '^o\\tA Eggs, Irish Stew, Fried Onions, Bread and Butter, Coffee. 
2?/«M^r— HASH ! ! ! Ice Cream, Water Ice, Schenck's Pills, Kline's Fit Cure, Calomel, Jalap, and 
"HOME, SWEET HOME!" 



General Entrees — Mixed Piqkles, Chow-Chbw, Pickled Onions, Preserves, Stewed Fruits, Catsup, 
Bottled Beer, Cigars, Toothpicks, Water, &c 



Desserts— IcQ Cream, Water Ices, Frozen Custard, Pies, Oranges, Bananas, Candies, Fire Works, 
&c., &c. ■ . 



?t ^^ Italian Orchestra and Brass Band" will accompany the Club 
during the entire Trip. 



